JPH11206917A - Gathering mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a gathering mechanism used for article for mountain climbing which enables gathering with one hand. SOLUTION: This gathering mechanism is provided with a string 11 made longer than the overall length of a gathering line in the longitudinal direction thereof in a state where a film-like body 2 is not gathered and a string- tightening device 10 for retaining the string 11 at an arbitrary location of the string 11 free to release or retain. The film-shaped body 2 is provided with a fixing part to fixe one end part of the string 11 at an end part of the gathering line, a guide means 18 to slidably retain the string 11 along the gathering line of the film-shaped body 2 and checking means 13, 14 and 15 to block the movement of a retaining means at least in the longitudinal direction of the gathering line at the other end part of the gathering line.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a squeezing mechanism used for spats and the like of climbing equipment, and more particularly to an improvement in a squeezing method which can be easily squeezed with one hand.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Spats are climbing equipment for preventing climbing shoes or sunshine from being applied or stained when walking on snow or mud. Spats are cloths which are wound around a shank portion in a cylindrical shape, and are provided with a locking device for locking to a mountain climbing shoe at a portion which becomes a lower end when worn.

Conventionally, the upper end portion of the spats when sewn is sewn in a bag structure, a string is passed through the bag, and both ends of the string can be connected. The climber locked the lower end of the spats to the hiking shoes, then held each end of the string passed through the upper end of the spats with each hand, and squeezed the spats until the upper end sealed the sunshine.

[0004] In mountain climbing products other than spats, a structure in which a string passed through a bag structure is squeezed with both hands has been frequently used as a squeezing mechanism for squeezing an opening.

[0005]

However, in the conventional squeezing mechanism, the string must be squeezed with both hands and then tied.

[0006] Particularly, in mountain climbing in the snowy season, since climbers wear thick gloves and mittens, it is difficult to tie the string of the drawing mechanism while wearing gloves and mittens. further,
During mountain climbing, one often holds a pickle or a rope in one hand, and in such a case, it is dangerous to release both hands from these safety mechanisms due to the operation of a drawing mechanism such as spats.

[0007] These problems apply to the squeezing mechanism of any mountaineering equipment used during mountaineering.

[0008] In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a diaphragm mechanism that can easily diaphragm a film-like body with one hand.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, there is provided a diaphragm mechanism for restricting a film along a predetermined diaphragm line set in the film, wherein the film is in a state where the film is not contracted. The string means has a longer length in the longitudinal direction than the entire length of the squeezing line, and locking means for releasing and locking the string means at an arbitrary position of the string means.

[0010] A fixing means for fixing one end of the string means at the end of the diaphragm line to the film-like body, and the string means is slidably locked along the diaphragm line of the film-like body. Guide means and pawl means for preventing movement of the locking means at least in the longitudinal direction of the draw line at the other end of the draw line.

According to the above configuration, the length of the stringing means is longer than the drawing line in a state where the film-like body is not drawn down. Get out. When a part of the string means is pulled, the locking means also tries to move, but since the pawl means prevents this movement,
The locking means and the string means begin to slide relative to each other with a certain tension or more. The tension applied to the string means is transmitted to the fixing means via the string means, but since the end of the string means is fixed by the fixing means, the film means is pulled along the drawing line by pulling the string means. It is squeezed. When the pulling of the string means is stopped after the appropriate length has been narrowed, the locking means again applies a braking force to the string means, so that the string means is kept narrowed. Therefore, the drawing is completed only by pulling the string means with one hand.

[0012] The film-like material is a cloth, paper, film, or the like.
A material that is flexible and can be squeezed. String means is a string, as long as it can apply a certain tension.
Any thread, belt, etc. may be used. As the material, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, metals, rubbers, leathers and the like can be appropriately applied. As the locking means, if it has a mechanism that can lock and release the string means at a certain place,
It can be applied variously regardless of its mechanism and name. The fixing means may be any as long as the string means can be fixed to the membrane. For example, various fixing methods such as fixing with an adhesive, fixing by sewing, fixing by pinching, and fixing by knotting can be applied. The guide means may have any mechanism as long as it slidably locks the string means.
The pawl means may be any means as long as it locks the locking means so as not to move in a predetermined direction from a predetermined position of the membrane. For example, a configuration is conceivable in which the locking means is inserted into a bag-shaped pocket leaving an opening through which the string means passes. Further, a part of the locking means may be fixed to the membrane.

For example, the string means is either a string or a belt.

The locking means slides when a tension equal to or more than a predetermined value is applied to the string means, and has a braking force applying mechanism for locking the string means by a braking force with a tension less than the predetermined value.

For example, the braking force applying mechanism comprises a first member provided with a through hole, and a first member capable of storing the first member. The two members opposing each other on both sides of the stored first member through hole. A second member provided with a through hole in a wall surface, and urging means for urging the first member housed in the second member in a direction substantially perpendicular to a through direction of the through hole. That is, the first
The urging means applies a braking force to the string means that has passed through the through holes of the member and the second member, so that a braking force can be applied to the string means.

The locking means may include a latch mechanism that slides when the string means is pulled in one direction and locks when the string means is pulled in the other direction.

For example, the guide means has a bag structure provided along a squeezing line surrounding the string means.

Further, the string means may be constituted by a suspending mechanism which locks the film means at several places.

[0019]

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. <Embodiment 1> Embodiment 1 of the present invention is one in which an aperture mechanism is applied to spats. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of mounting the spats of the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the spats, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the spats.

(Structure) As shown in these figures, the spats 2 of the first embodiment have an aperture mechanism 1 of the present invention at the upper end thereof.
It has.

The squeezing mechanism 1 includes a string stopper 10, a string 11, a fixing portion 12, a pocket portion 16, and a guide member 18. Spats 2 are spats body 20,
Fastening rubber 22, holder 23, fasteners 24a, 24b,
Bands 25a, 25b, fasteners 26, fasteners 27
a, 27b and a clamp tool 28.

The spats body 20 is sewn with a cloth material having high waterproofness and abrasion resistance so as to cover the hiking shoes and the climber's shin. The upper end thereof is provided with the aperture mechanism 1, the holder 23, and the fastener 24b, and the side end thereof is provided with a fastener 27. Further, a fastening rubber 22 is sewn on a part of the lower end, and a clamp member 28 is provided at the center of the lower end. The fastening rubber 22 is sewn on a part of the lower end of the spats so that the lower end of the spats can be brought into close contact with the mountain climbing shoes. The holder 23 includes a fastener 24a,
It is provided so that a climber can hold it. The belt 25 is provided at a position corresponding to the arch of mountain climbing shoes when wearing spats, and is configured so that one belt 25a can be locked to a fastener 26 provided on the other belt 25b. The fastener 27 is provided so that the side end of the spats body 20 can be locked when the spats are mounted. The clamp member 28 is provided so as to be able to be locked to a shoelace of a mountain climbing shoe when the spats are attached.

The string stopper 10 is the locking means of the present invention, and is configured to be able to lock the string 11 by a braking force.
The string 11 is the string means of the present invention, and is formed by knitting synthetic fibers, for example. The fixing part 12 is a fixing means of the present invention, and fixes the string 11 to the spats body 20 by, for example, an adhesive or sewing. Pocket part 1
6 is a pawl means of the present invention,
Is sewn in a pocket shape. The guide member 18 is the guide means of the present invention, and is configured by sewing the spats body 20 in a bag shape over the entire upper end of the spats 2. The string 11 is passed through the inside of the bag.

FIG. 5 shows a specific structure of the strap 10. As shown in FIG.
0, an inner member 101 and a spring 102. Outer member 1
00 is formed in a container shape capable of storing the inner member 101. Windows 103a and 103b are provided on the wall surface so that the string 11 can pass therethrough. The inner member 101 is formed in a shape that can be inserted into the outer member 100.
00 when fully inserted into the window 103 of the outer member 100
a through hole 1 through which string 11 can pass through
04 is provided. The spring 102 is configured to urge the bottom surface of the inner member 101 upward in FIG.

In the above configuration, the spring 102 and the inner member 101 are inserted into the outer member 100. Then, the inner member 101 is moved to the position indicated by PA in FIG.
The string 11 is pushed into the window 103a,
The string 11 is passed through the through hole 104 and the window 103b in this order. String 1
When the pushing of the inner member 101 is stopped after the first member 1 has penetrated, the urging force of the spring 102 acts on the inner member 101, and the inner member 101
1 moves upward in FIG. However, since the string 11 passes through the windows 103a and 103b and the through hole 104, the string 1
Opposite force is applied to 1 at the portion of the through hole 104 and pressed down at the portions of the windows 103a and 103b, and stops at the position PB in FIG. Due to this action, a braking force acts on the string 11. Since the braking force of the braking mechanism is only small enough to press a part of the string 11 with the urging force of the spring 102, if the string 11 is pulled with a certain force or more, the string 11 overcomes this braking force and the strap stopper is used. 10
It is possible to slide inside.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the pocket portion 16 and the cord stopper 10 stored therein. As shown in FIG. 4A, the pocket portion 16 is provided with a sewn portion 13 with an opening portion 17 left on the fixing portion 12 side in a state where the upper end of the spats 2 is sewn in a bag shape. A stringing hole 15 is provided in the direction, and a sewing portion 14 is further provided. Between the sewing portions 13 and 14, the ends of the spats body 20 folded back in a bag shape are released without sewing. For this reason, the folded portion of the spats body 20 has a pocket shape surrounded by the sewing portions 13 and 14.

At one end of the guide member 18, the string 11 fixed by the fixing part 12 is guided to the opening 17 through the inside of the guide member 18. The end of the string 11 coming out of the opening 17 is connected to the cord stopper 10 as described with reference to FIG.
Passed through. The tip of the string 11 is further extended from the inside of the pocket portion 16 to the outside through the string opening hole 15. Then, a loop 11b is provided at the tip of the string 11, and a knot 11a is provided.

After passing the string 11 as described above, the string stopper 10 is moved in the direction of the arrow in FIG.
Press inside. As a result, as shown in FIG. 4B, the cord stopper 10 is locked inside the pocket portion 16.

The operation of passing the string 11 coming out of the opening 17 through the string stopper 10 and out of the stringing hole 14 can be performed outside the pocket portion 16 as shown in FIG. Of course, the strap 10 may be sewn in a bag shape. However, in view of the convenience of replacing the strap 10 or the strap 11, it is better to provide the pocket 16 so that the strap 10 can be taken out.

(Operation) When using the spats having the above structure, the climber winds the spats 2 around the hiking shoes and the sand and tightens the fasteners 27 as shown in FIG.
Thereby, the side end of the spats body 20 is sewn. The climber turns the belt 25a without the arch of the climbing shoes and fastens it with the fastener 26 of the belt 25b. Further, the clamp member 28 is pulled forward and hung on the shoelace of the mountain climbing shoe. As a result, tension acts on the fastening rubber 22, and the lower end of the spats comes into close contact with the mountain climbing shoes.

Now, in order to tighten the upper end of the spats, the climber first pulls the holder 24 with one hand to fix the fastener 24a.
And 24b. Since the spats are sewn to a large size to provide a margin, the upper ends of the spats are too loose in this state.

Then, the climber grasps the loop 11b of the string 11 and pulls it in the direction of the arrow in FIG. The tension applied to the string 11 is transmitted to the string stopper 10,
The pocket portion 1 around the sewing portion 14 and the cord opening hole 15
6 cannot move in the direction in which tension is applied. For this reason, the string 11 slides inside the string stopper 10, and its tension reaches the fixed part 12 at the end of the string 11 through the guide part 18. Since the string 11 is fixed in the fixing portion 12, the fixing portion 12 is drawn to the string stopper 10.
That is, the length of the string 11 between the string stopper 10 and the fixing portion 12 is reduced. Therefore, the guide portion 18 is narrowed.

When the climber releases the hand after pulling the string 11 to an appropriate length, the braking force of the string stopper 10 is applied to the string 11,
The sliding of the string 11 stops. At this time, since drag is generated in the flow direction of the string 11 of the guide portion 18 by being squeezed, the string stopper 10 in which the sliding of the string 11 has been stopped is pulled in the direction of the fixing portion 12. However, since the sewing portion 13 is provided in this direction, the strap 10 cannot move any more, and the braking force of the strap 10 and the drag of the guide portion 18 are suspended. Thus, the squeezed state is maintained.

In order to release the aperture, the pocket 1
6, the inner member 101 of the strap 10 may be pressed. That is, this operation cancels the braking force of the cord stopper 10 and the cord 11 is freely fed out, and the guide portion 18
Is eliminated. This operation can also be performed with one hand.

As described above, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, unlike the related art, a climber can squeeze the upper end of the spats with one hand without using both hands. Even when the spats are loosened during walking, the upper end of the spats can be redrawn with one hand. In particular, even if a climber wears gloves or mittens during the snow season, the spats can be redrawn only by pulling the loop. Also, you can re-squeeze spats in dangerous places without using both hands.

In the present embodiment, the aperture mechanism of the present invention is applied to long spats, but the present invention can be similarly applied to short spats, overshoes, overgaters, and the like.

Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention provides a locking means different from the first embodiment. FIG. 7 shows the structure of the aperture mechanism 1b of the present embodiment. FIG. 2A is a side view of the strap 10b, and FIG. 2B is an overall view of the aperture mechanism. As shown in the drawing, the squeezing mechanism 1b according to the present embodiment includes a cord stopper 10b, a belt 11b, a locking member 13
b, a guide portion 18b and a fixing portion 12b.

The strap stopper 10b includes a member 110, a member 11
1 and a pawl member 112 to form a latch mechanism. The member 110 has a frame shape and fixes the member 111 slidably. The member 111 locks the pawl member 112 rotatably. The pawl member 112 is provided with a tooth portion 112b at its tip. The belt 11b is passed from the back side of the member 110 to the front side, covers the pawl member 112, and is passed again to the back side of the member 110. The locking member 13b is configured to be able to lock the member 110 of the string stopper 10b to the membrane 2b. The guide portion 18b is formed by sewing the film-like body 2b into a bag shape, and the belt 11b is passed along the squeezing line. At one end of the guide portion 18b, the band 11b is fixed by a fixing portion 12b. The fixation is performed by an adhesive, suturing or the like. A cutout portion 14b is provided at the other end of the guide portion 18b,
The belt 11b extends outward from the guide portion 18b.

(Operation) In the above configuration, when the user holds the end of the band 11b and pulls it in the direction of the white arrow in FIG. 7 (a), the band 11b may be caught anywhere on the strap 10b. Since there is no pawl, it slides on the pawl member 112. Then, similarly to the first embodiment, the guide portion 18b
Is squeezed. After pulling the desired length, the user
1b, the belt 1 is released by the tension from the fixing portion 12b.
1b is drawn in the direction of the black arrow in FIG. At this time, since the pawl member 112 is provided with the tooth portion 112b, the belt 11b is caught by the tooth portion 112b and is prevented from being fed out in the black arrow direction. Since the string stopper 10b is locked in the film state 2b by the locking member 13b, the guide portion 18b is maintained in a narrowed state after all.

In order to release the belt 11b, the member 110 of the strap 10b is pulled in the direction of the arrow in FIG. That is, the pressing of the belt 11b against the member 112 is released, the biting of the tooth portion 112b is eliminated, and the belt 11b can slide on the pawl member 112 again, so that the aperture can be released.

As described above, according to the second embodiment,
The squeezing mechanism of the present invention can also be realized by a belt-shaped string means.

<Third Embodiment> A third embodiment of the present invention provides a guide means different from the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 shows the structure of the aperture mechanism 1c of the present embodiment. As shown in the drawing, the aperture mechanism 1c includes a string stopper 10, a string 11, and a fixing portion 12 similar to those in the first embodiment.

However, in the present embodiment, a guide portion sewn in a bag shape is not provided, and a plurality of hanging members 18c are provided along the drawing line. The suspension member 18c is similar to a suspension ring for passing a waist belt of pants. Therefore, the string 11 passed through the inside of the hanging member 18c can slide freely along the drawing line.

In addition, locking members 13c and 14c are provided before and after the cord fastener 10. This locking member 13c
And 14c have the same structure as the suspending member 18c, but are squeezed so that the string fastener 10 does not penetrate no matter which direction the string 11 is pulled.

(Operation) In the above configuration, if the user pulls the string 11, the string fastener 10 is prevented from moving in the pulling direction by the locking member 14c. The length of the string 11 between the string fastener 12 and the string fastener 10 is shortened, and the film-like body 2c is narrowed along the diaphragm line. When the pulling of the string 11 is stopped, the first embodiment is stopped.
Similarly to the above, the string fastener 10 is pulled in the direction of the fixing portion 12, but the locking member 13c is pulled by the string fastener 10
Is prevented, so that the film-shaped body 2c is kept narrowed.

The suspension member 18c may be provided outside the film-like body 2c.

As described above, according to the third embodiment,
The squeezing mechanism of the present invention can also be provided by the guide means that holds the string means by hanging.

<Other Modifications> The present invention can be applied in various modifications without being restricted to the above embodiment.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the present invention may be applied to the cuffs of the overglove 3. That is, the squeezing mechanism of the present invention is applied around the cuff of the over-glove. When a climber who has passed one hand through the overglove 3 pulls the loop 11b of the string 11 with the other hand, the string fastener 10 is fixed by the locking members 13d and 14d, so the guide portion 18d is provided. The cuffs can be squeezed freely.
Of course, it may be applied to short gloves.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the present invention may be applied to the circumference of the overtrousers 4. That is, the throttle mechanism of the present invention is applied around the waist of the pants 4. A climber wearing trousers 4 holds a loop 11b of the string 11 with one hand.
Is pulled, the strap 10 is locked by the locking members 13e and 14e.
, The waist around which the guide portion 18e is provided can be freely squeezed. Of course, this squeezing mechanism may be applied to the lower end of ordinary pants or jackets.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the present invention may be applied to the entrance of the backpack 5. That is, the aperture mechanism of the present invention is applied to the entrance of the backpack 5 to be configured. Here, the Zach 5 is composed of a Zach main body 51, an upper lid 52, a backpack 53 and the like. When a climber who has packed necessary tools in the backpack body 51 pulls the loop 11b of the cord 11 at the entrance with one hand, the string fastener 10 is fixed by the locking members 13f and 14f. The entrance provided with can be squeezed freely. Of course, this squeezing mechanism may be applied to a bag-shaped entrance such as a small container or the entrance of a sleeping bag.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the present invention may be applied to an intermediate portion of a film. That is, the squeezing mechanism of the present invention is applied to the trunk portion 6b, not to the vicinity 6a of the entrance of the bag 6 sewn in a cylindrical shape. As the guide means of this modified example, a suspension type guide portion 18g similar to that described in the third embodiment is applied, but it may be provided in a bag shape. When the user who has packed necessary items in the bag 6 pulls the loop 11b of the cord 11 at the entrance in the direction of the arrow with one hand, the cord fastener 10 is fixed by the locking members 13g and 14g. The trunk portion 6b provided with the guide portion 18g can be freely squeezed. As described above, the present invention can be applied without being limited to the end portion of the film-like body, and thus the present invention can be applied as a fastener around the trunk of a jacket or as a middle fastener of a large long-shaped bag.

The membrane does not need to be sewn in a tubular shape, and may be used in an expanded state. In this case, the aperture mechanism of the present invention has an effect that the film-shaped body can be apertured along a specific aperture line. For example, the aperture mechanism of the present invention can be applied as a fastener for curtains or curtains.

[0054]

According to the aperture mechanism of the present invention, it is possible to easily aperture the film with one hand. If the present invention is applied to a mountain climbing article, in particular, even if a climber wears gloves or mittens during the snowy season, it is possible to re-draw a necessary portion only by pulling a loop. Also, even in a dangerous place, it is possible to squeeze a necessary part without using both hands.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of attachment of spats to which an aperture mechanism according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the spats to which the drawing mechanism of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the spats to which the drawing mechanism of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a string fastener in the drawing mechanism.

FIG. 5 is an exploded configuration diagram of the string fastener in the squeezing mechanism.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a braking / releasing operation of a string fastener in a diaphragm mechanism.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of an aperture mechanism according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of an aperture mechanism according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an over glove to which the drawing mechanism of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of over pants to which the aperture mechanism of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a backpack to which the aperture mechanism of the present invention is applied.

FIG. 12 is a view in which the aperture mechanism of the present invention is applied to an intermediate portion of a film.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g: Aperture mechanism 2, 2b, 2c: Membrane 10: String fastener (locking means) 11: String (string means), 11b: Belts 12, 12b 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f, 12
g: fixing portion (fixing means) 13, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 13f, 13
g, 14, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e, 14f,
14g: locking member 18c: hanging member 18, 18b, 18d, 18e, 18f, 18g: guide portion (guide member)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A diaphragm mechanism for restricting a film-like body along a predetermined diaphragm line set on the film-like body. A string means having a long length in a longitudinal direction thereof; and a locking means for releasing and locking the string means at an arbitrary position of the string means. Fixing means for fixing one end of the diaphragm line at an end thereof, guide means for slidably locking the string means along the diaphragm line of the film-like body, and the other of the diaphragm line A stop mechanism for preventing movement of the locking means in at least the longitudinal direction of the throttle line at an end of the stop mechanism. 2. The aperture mechanism according to claim 1, wherein said string means is one of a string-like body and a belt-like body. 3. A braking force applying mechanism that slides when a tension equal to or more than a predetermined value is applied to the string means, and locks the string means with a braking force when the tension is less than the predetermined value. The aperture mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising: 4. The braking force applying mechanism is configured to be able to store a first member provided with a through hole and the first member.
A second member provided with a through hole in two wall surfaces facing each other on both sides of the stored first member through hole, and a first member stored in the second member in a through direction of the through hole. An urging means for urging in a substantially vertical direction, wherein the urging means applies a braking force to the string means penetrating through the through holes of the first member and the second member, whereby the string means is provided. 4. A braking force can be applied to the vehicle.
The aperture mechanism according to 1. 5. The aperture mechanism according to claim 1, wherein said locking means includes a latch mechanism that slides when said string means is pulled in one direction and locks when said string means is pulled in another direction. 6. The squeezing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein said guide means has a bag structure provided along said squeezing line surrounding said string means. 7. The aperture mechanism according to claim 1, wherein said guide means is a suspension mechanism for locking said string means to said membrane at several locations.